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Dr. Xianfeng Xia is a pioneering roboticist whose work bridges the critical gap between soft robotics and minimally invasive surgery. His primary research focuses on developing intelligent, magnetically actuated microrobots and flexible endoscopic systems designed for unprecedented precision inside the human body. Dr. Xia’s most impactful contribution is the development of endoscopy-assisted magnetic navigation for biohybrid soft microrobots, a breakthrough that enables rapid, high-precision delivery of therapeutic agents to deep and narrow anatomical spaces—a feat previously hindered by limitations in vision-based control. This work, published in 2021, has garnered over 340 citations, underscoring its significance in the field of targeted drug delivery. Beyond microrobotics, Dr. Xia has advanced surgical robotics through the design of a shared-autonomy flexible endoscope for cholecystectomy and a novel handheld hybrid-structure instrument for maxillary sinus surgery, which optimizes dexterity and stiffness to reduce surgical trauma. His research is characterized by a unique blend of soft material science, magnetic actuation, and clinical application, positioning him as a leading voice in the next generation of robotic-assisted interventions.